Switch™ Mobile Access vs advanceID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Switch™ Mobile Access
This application enables Bluetooth-based access control for commercial locks and hardware. It transforms doors and cabinets into smart locks, allowing users to request access keys from system administrators. The app supports multi-site access and adapts its interface based on user roles.
- Bluetooth access control
- Smart lock functionality
- Background access mode
- Touch ID and Face ID support
- Multi-site access
- Role-adaptive interface
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Switch™ Mobile Access brings access control to commercial locks and hardware, transforming doors, cabinets, and more into Bluetooth enabled smart locks. If your building or security system has installed Switch™ Tech, then download this app and request a registration key from the system administrator to receive your access. Simply tap the activate button, touch the Switch™ Core to wake, and twist just like you would a mechanical key once you see a green light. Features: • Background mode to allow access even while your phone is in your pocket • Works with Touch ID and Face ID • Multi-site support with the same app – access your work, gym, or other facilities equipped with Switch™ Tech • Synchronize Switch™ Fob access rights for yourself, your team, or other Switch users • Single application for normal and administrative users – user interface adapts to your role
advanceID
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advanceID – Mobile Security for CombiLock advance advanceID is an app for the secure management and operation of the CombiLock advance high-security lock. The app enables direct communication with the locking system via smartphone. Data is transferred between advanceID and CombiLock advance via NFC, ensuring targeted communication within the immediate vicinity of the lock Two-Factor Authentication: advanceID can be used as an additional security factor when opening CombiLock advance. In addition to standard authentication at the locking system, the smartphone serves as a second factor. This provides an additional layer of security when accessing safes and other secure storage units fitted with CombiLock advance. App Features: - Management and control of CombiLock advance locks - Secure communication with CombiLock advance via NFC - Use of the smartphone as a second authentication factor - Logging of the most recent opening - Display of the most recently recorded battery status Secure and Easy to Use: advanceID adds smartphone-based authentication to CombiLock advance. This provides additional security when opening the lock while keeping operation simple and straightforward.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Switch™ Mobile Access at 3 against advanceID's 1. Switch™ Mobile Access also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Switch™ Mobile Access | advanceID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (36 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | dormakaba USA Inc | INSYS MICROELECTRONICS GmbH |
In-app purchases
Switch™ Mobile Access
No in-app purchases
advanceID
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Switch™ Mobile Access free?
Is advanceID free?
Do Switch™ Mobile Access or advanceID have ads?
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